Pingyao hand-embroidered shoes

Pingyao hand-embroidered shoes

　　"Old age begins with the feet, and health preservation starts with foot care." The most notable features of handmade cloth shoes are their breathability, strong sweat absorption, and ability to enhance the foot’s adaptability and flexibility to the surrounding environment, thereby promoting overall body wellness from the feet up. Cat-head shoes, also known as tiger-head shoes, best showcase the craftsmanship of traditional Chinese women's needlework. The shoe design mimics the appearance of cats or tigers, looking endearingly cute, and carries meanings of warding off evil and disasters, as well as bringing good fortune and prosperity. Their soft soles also provide excellent care for children’s feet.